Upon opening VectorWorks, the Main Window appears with a new, blank file open. The following descriptions provide an explanation of each aspect of the Main window. These descriptions will help you gain an understanding of the layout of the VectorWorks interface.

To view more detailed information, click in area of interest on window.

Menu Bar File Title Bar Data Display Bar Mode Bar 2D Drawing Palette 3D Drawing Palette Constraints Palette Attributes Palette Attributes Palette View Bar Rulers Drawing Area/Print Area Drawing Grid Object Info Palette Resource Palette